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Contracting Source Selection
Week 6
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Business
Graduate
02/21/2014

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Source Selection Goals
Definition
Maximize Competition
Minimize the Complexity of Solicitation, Evaluation & Selection Decision
Ensure Impartial Evaluation
Ensure Selection of the most Realistic Proposal
Term
"Best Value"
Definition
Balances Mission Need with LCC
Considers LCC over Acquisition Cost
Term
What are the 3 source selection organizations?
Definition
SSA
SSAC
SSEB
Term
SSA
Definition
Source Selection Authority
Individual authorized to select the most advantageous source
Term
SSAC
Definition
Source Selection Advisory Council
Advises the SSA on comparative strengths and weaknesses of all proposals based on SSEB findings
Term
SSEB
Definition
Source Selection Evaluation Board
Performs comprehensive, independent evaluation of each offeror's proposal against the Solicitation & SSP
Term
Characteristics of source selection Evaluation Factors
Definition
Few in number
True discriminators with significant differences between proposals expected
Consistent with Source Selection Plan
Definable & measurable - Qualitative measures are often used (e.g., ergonomic design)
Predictive of a successful procurement
Tailored to the Acquisition
“Cost” is always a required factor
“Past Performance” required on $1m + contracts
Slide 9
Term
Contract Administration Activities
Definition
Managing Contract Changes
Monitoring Contractor's performance
Disputes
Contract Terminations
Contract Close out
Slide 20
Term
What is included in Managing Contract Changes?
Definition
Supplemental Agreements
Constructive Changes
Term
What is involved in Monitoring Contractor's Performance?
Definition
Quality Assurance
Earned Value Management
Contractor Payments
Award fee process
Term
Change Orders
Definition
Written order signed by the Procurement Contracting Office (PCO) directing the contractor to make a unilateral (without prior agreement) change
Authorized by the contract "Change Clause" - Unique, Sovereign Govt. Capability
Creates "undefinitized" Govt. liability & the contractor may be entitled to subsequent Equitable Adjustment
S21-22
Term
Supplemental Agreement
Definition
Contract modification based on a bilateral (both contracting parties) agreement to change
Equitable Adjustment is part of the agreement
S21-22
Term
Constructive Change
Definition
Contractor construes guidance or actions from a Government Official as authorization for a change
Involves contractor effort that is not necessarily part of the contract
Requires PCO ratification (retroactive change order)
Once ratified, mat require Equitable Adjustment
S21
Term
Two types of Contract Termination
Definition
Termination for Convenience (T4C)
Termination for Default (T4D)
S21-22
Term
T4C is am unilateral Govt. right. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
Notice of T4C must be provided in writing. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
The Govt. has to provide a valid justification for a T4C. (T/F)
Definition
False
No Justification Required
Term
T4C may be partial or complete. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
The Contractor is not entitled to termination costs if the Govt uses T4C. (T/F)
Definition
False.
Contractor is entitled to termination costs
Term
T4D may be use if the Contractor fails to make timely delivery. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
T4D may be use if the Contractor fails to Perform any contract provision. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
T4D may be use if the Contractor makes satisfactory progress and does not endanger performance. (T/F)
Definition
False.
Term
Govt. does not have to pay contract price for completed items when issuing a T4D (T/F)
Definition
False.
Govt. does pay
Term
Govt. may obtain reprocurement costs when issuing a T4D. (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
What is the 3 step process of a T4D?
Definition
1. Cure Notice
2. Show Cause Letter
3. Terminate
Term
Cure Notice (T4D)
Definition
You have a problem that you need to fix; Before the fact. (A pre-termination for default notice sent to warn the contractor that if unacceptable performance is not corrected within a specified period of time the contract will be terminated for default.
Term
Show Cause (T4D)
Definition
u had a problem. Why shouldn’t I terminate; After the fact. (A pre-Termination for Default notice sent to the contractor giving a specified period of time to show cause why the contract should not be terminated for default.)
Term
Termination Notice (T4D)
Definition
Boom! (The exercise of the Government's contractual right to terminate the contract in whole or in part by reason of the contractor's failure, actual or anticipatory, to perform his obligations under the contract)
Term
Source Selection Process
Definition
Formal, structured process for evaluating proposal and selecting "Best Value" offer
Term
Source Selection Plan
Definition
Description of Organiz. Structure
Proposed Pre-solicitation acticities
Acquisition Strategy Summary
Statement of Proposed Evaluation Factors & Sub-factors presented in their relative order of importance
Description of proposed evaluation process, methodology and techniques to be used
Significant Milestone Schedule
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